Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

[DarknessEclipse]

What closed backed headphones do you guys recommend pairing with the Mojo 2?

I was thinking Dan Clark Audio Aeon closed but I'm in the UK and don't realy want to import them with all the added costs involved.

Can't recommend much as I only have Focal Elegia as closed back (with Dekoni Limited Edition Stellia pads). But I want to say that the pairing with the Mojo 2 + Poly is very nice, I could listed to them for hours and they are pretty enjoyable. I can't add my Cayin C9 to the chain (any mode) as I feel they do not sound as good. On the other hand, Focal Clear have a good synergy with it.

 

[Andrewteee]

I can attest that the DCA A2N are great with the Mojo 2. This is my travel and around-the-house setup.

 

[Chibs]

What closed backed headphones do you guys recommend pairing with the Mojo 2?

I was thinking Dan Clark Audio Aeon closed but I'm in the UK and don't realy want to import them with all the added costs involved.

Actually i have same predicament. Was thinking Aeon Noir 2, but not paying UK Price premium.
Otherwise considering Focal Radiance.

The Noire is a fantastic paring with the mojo 2 in my experience.
Couple of thoughts I have on them.

1 - Don't worry about the extra £ they cost. You guys over in the UK got the Mojo 2 so much cheaper than us here in Canada / USA so it's a wash when you think of it.
2 - Mojo does a better job with EQ than the Noire's supplied tuning pads can.
3- They fold up really nicely for portability. I just wish the case allowed you to keep the headphone cable attached. It's so annoying to have to unplug and replug them every single time. I need to find a larger case that allows for this but i digress.
4 - Focal headphones are indeed awesome. Stellia / Celestee / Radiance
5 - Focal's don't fold up and look more expensive while you're out and about. Sometimes I feel like I'm wearing Rolex around my ears

I think that's it. I have both the Noire and Stellia and discuss the Mojo 2 with them in my review below.



Chibs

 

[Soundizer]

The Noire is a fantastic paring with the mojo 2 in my experience.
Couple of thoughts I have on them.

1 - Don't worry about the extra £ they cost. You guys over in the UK got the Mojo 2 so much cheaper than us here in Canada / USA so it's a wash when you think of it.
2 - Mojo does a better job with EQ than the Noire's supplied tuning pads can.
3- They fold up really nicely for portability. I just wish the case allowed you to keep the headphone cable attached. It's so annoying to have to unplug and replug them every single time. I need to find a larger case that allows for this but i digress.
4 - Focal headphones are indeed awesome. Stellia / Celestee / Radiance
5 - Focal's don't fold up and look more expensive while you're out and about. Sometimes I feel like I'm wearing Rolex around my ears

I think that's it. I have both the Noire and Stellia and discuss the Mojo 2 with them in my review below.



Chibs

That’s excellent video. The Aeon Noire 2 is £849 / Focal Radiance is £1,199 in UK.
I have listened to Radiance and it delivers incredible low end sub base like sub woofer. Not heard this Pow Base in any other dynamic driver headphone.

No experience with Noire and so my understanding comes from Reviews only.

 

[Soundizer]

The Noire is a fantastic paring with the mojo 2 in my experience.
Couple of thoughts I have on them.

1 - Don't worry about the extra £ they cost. You guys over in the UK got the Mojo 2 so much cheaper than us here in Canada / USA so it's a wash when you think of it.
2 - Mojo does a better job with EQ than the Noire's supplied tuning pads can.
3- They fold up really nicely for portability. I just wish the case allowed you to keep the headphone cable attached. It's so annoying to have to unplug and replug them every single time. I need to find a larger case that allows for this but i digress.
4 - Focal headphones are indeed awesome. Stellia / Celestee / Radiance
5 - Focal's don't fold up and look more expensive while you're out and about. Sometimes I feel like I'm wearing Rolex around my ears

I think that's it. I have both the Noire and Stellia and discuss the Mojo 2 with them in my review below.



Chibs

Hello Chibs,

I have been listening to Mojo 2 with Focal Clear MG.

I cannot tell any difference using Cross Feed modes so just leave off.

What is your experience with Stelia on Cross-feed/Mojo2?

Thank you

 

[lowrider007]

The Noire is a fantastic paring with the mojo 2 in my experience.
Couple of thoughts I have on them.

1 - Don't worry about the extra £ they cost. You guys over in the UK got the Mojo 2 so much cheaper than us here in Canada / USA so it's a wash when you think of it.
2 - Mojo does a better job with EQ than the Noire's supplied tuning pads can.
3- They fold up really nicely for portability. I just wish the case allowed you to keep the headphone cable attached. It's so annoying to have to unplug and replug them every single time. I need to find a larger case that allows for this but i digress.
4 - Focal headphones are indeed awesome. Stellia / Celestee / Radiance
5 - Focal's don't fold up and look more expensive while you're out and about. Sometimes I feel like I'm wearing Rolex around my ears

I think that's it. I have both the Noire and Stellia and discuss the Mojo 2 with them in my review below.



Chibs

Fantastic video, thanks.

I've ended up putting a bid on some Focal Elegia's, they seem to go for a bag of chips here in the UK, also interested to see how focal sound as never tried them before.

 

[Chibs]

That’s excellent video. The Aeon Noire 2 is £849 / Focal Radiance is £1,199 in UK.
I have listened to Radiance and it delivers incredible low end sub base like sub woofer. Not heard this Pow Base in any other dynamic driver headphone.

No experience with Noire and so my understanding comes from Reviews only.

Thank you!
You can't go wrong with either choice TBH. I couldn't imagine not having both types (dynamic / planner magnetic) in my collection. If having both is an eventuality, it makes sense to get Radiance first since they're limited edition. Cant get them locally over here anymore.

Hello Chibs,

I have been listening to Mojo 2 with Focal Clear MG.

I cannot tell any difference using Cross Feed modes so just leave off.

What is your experience with Stelia on Cross-feed/Mojo2?

Thank you

Cross feed (at least how I use it) is meant to be left off unless a recording's channel imbalance is annoying to listen to through headphones.
I give an example to the effect in that video I posted. Try it with that song and you'll see it's benefit.

Fantastic video, thanks.

I've ended up putting a bid some Focal Elegia's, they seem to go for a bag of chips here in the UK, also interested to see how focal sound as never tried them before.

Thank you!
Haven't tried Elegia's but if they're anything like the Celestee / Radiance/ Stellia, you're in good hands.
Now since you're in the UK are you referring to potato chips or french fries?


Chibs

 

[cfranchi]

How is HD600 with Chord Mojo 2 ?

 

[dsrk]

How is HD600 with Chord Mojo 2 ?

I am using HD6XX 'which is very similar sounding' with Mojo 2. Excellent pairing especially when you engage UHD DSP. Mojo 2 has enough power to drive them reasonably well.

 

[Soundizer]

I am running 8 meter Optical Cable from my TV to Mojo 2. It is the cheapest Audioquest cable at about £60 for 8 meters - Audioquest Pearl.

Q1. Does this long 8 meter length have an impact on sound quality?

Q2. Also should it be kept away from a power cable because currently it is touching the power cable?

 

[Kentajalli]

Q1. Does this long 8 meter length have an impact on sound quality?

If Mojo can lock on, specially on 192kHz signal, then no.

Q2. Also should it be kept away from a power cable because currently it is touching the power cable?

You can wrap your power cords around the Toslink , it wouldn't matter.
The whole point of Optical! Dah . .

 

[ljnew]

A couple of things

1. I downgraded from the micro iDSD Signature which to my ears is a better sounding device. To me, it sounds better than the Mojo 1 & Gryphon.
2. I got used to not having to use balanced cables with Mojo & Signature but with the Gryphon, there's not enough power and image separation with Single-Ended Output so I'm forced to use 4.4 Out for best sound.
3. It did not power my planars well, I was easily reaching above 90 on volume even with Balanced Out which meant the headroom was not great either. Same story when using something like Meze 99C or P1 with Single-Ended Output, I was reaching 80/100 on volume.
4. I thought I'd get more use out of Bluetooth, but Gryphon is still a big device and I don't use Headphones while on the go, so carry a bigger device outside did not make much sense. My previous Bluetooth DACs like BTR5, xCAN, XA-10, BC3... were easier to carry. If I ever need it, I'll probably get the BTR7 instead for Bluetooth, I'm happy with my LG G8x for portable use so....

There are other things like less battery life (compared to Signature), price (IMO it's over priced) but above ones are the main reasons I sold it. Kind of depends on your taste I guess, it's still a good sounding device, If you want something to kick back and relax, it'll give you a nice laid back sound without sacrificing on details and a decently wide soundstage. I'm familiar with Mojo, to my ears it had an opposite sound signature, more intense, a lot of detail, in a non-fatiguing way but still very attention garbing, intimate but more precise imaging, no distortion (Gryphon has it at higher volumes). I'm guessing Mojo 2 will have a similar sound signature but with a few improvements overall.

I read about G5, seems like a good device that ticks all the boxes for a powerful portable DAC. I might give either the G5 or Colibri a try next.

I had the same experience with gryphon. I could get my legend x all the way up to 90. Signature a lot better and NX7 much more powerful.

 

[JSOppenheimer]

How is HD600 with Chord Mojo 2 ?

It's a very good pairing, absolutely no issues with power and Mojo 2's detailed-yet-not-clinical sound signature meshes well with HD600. As far as I know, there's no better portable companion for it, and if you'd want a serious improvement over Mojo 2, it's not gonna cost only the portability, but it will be a lot more costly in $$$ terms as well.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Mojo 2 vs Gryphon from Moon Audio.

 

[Epiteto]

hi guys i'm very undecided whether to upgrade from 1 to 2.
I have fairly modest headphones I don't know if I could appreciate the difference (dt 1990, dt770 and philips x2hr)
What do you say?
Thank you!